It’s Love at First Sight for this Deaf Girl and her Deaf Shelter Dog

“When I first held Julia, since she couldn’t really hear my voice she would smell my neck—and when I first held Walter, he did almost the same exact thing.” – Julia’s mom, Chrissy

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Julia and Walter spend every waking moment together, playing, snuggling, and teaching Walter American Sign Language. In the video, you can see Julia and Walter working on the signs for sit, food, and water.

Deaf girl teaches her deaf dog sign language

The video was made to encourage those who feel different to be confident in their uniqueness, and to never give up hope of finding another kindred spirit.